Local Notes Highlight Family Visits and Travels
Miss Meta Schmidtzensky returns from New Orleans as Andreas Fingernagel takes a shoe repair job with Vito Evers. Many Fredericksburg residents visit relatives in Austin Goliad San Antonio and California while Miss Flora Wertheim completes a ten week Western States tour ending in Berkeley and other sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora Wertheim
Canada
University of California At Berkeley
Grand Canyon
Arizona
Los Angeles
Hollywood
Catalina Island
Burbank Gardens
Petrified Forest
Muir Woods
Yosemite Valley
Victoria
Seattle
Washington
Portland
Oregon
San Francisco
Leland Stanford University
Salt Lake City
Utah
Yellowstone Park
Colorado
Advertisements in Paper Invite Your Next Big Find
Alongside stories and notices the paper invites readers to browse current ads for potential purchases and opportunities. Readers are urged to inspect display and classified sections for items of interest and value.
Commissioners Court Levies 1926 School District Taxes
The Commissioners Court sets optional tax rates for School Districts 7 17 and 40 for 1926 District 7 at 10 cents per $100 valuation District 17 at 25 cents per $100 and District 40 at 40 cents per $100 The court also approves July county officer reports approves treasurer balances and fixes the Ex Officio County School Superintendent’s salary at 800 per year allocates 6400 from the Highway Fund to Commissioner Precincts and authorizes repair work on a ditch with concrete fill and wall The monthly salaries and per diems for court members are approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alf. W. Crenwelge
Gillespie County
Ad. Gerhard
Crabapple
Llano
Denver Woman Falls 1000 Feet to Death in Yellowstone Canyon
Mrs Grace Crans of Denver died after plunging about 1000 feet while descending a rarely trod canyon face in Yellowstone with Dr Ehrhardt Kuss of Windsor. Ranger Ted Ogden located the body after a six hour search. the two were attempting a previously untraversed route. no other fatalities this season, park officials said.
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Livingston
Mont
Grace Crans
Denver
Grand Canyon
Yellowstone National Park
Ehrhardt Kuss
Windsor
Colo
Ogden
Yellowstone Park
Horace Albright
Cavalry Brigade Runs War Game At Boerne Camp
The 50th Cavalry Brigade and 56th Machine Gun Squadron arrive at Boerne Fair Grounds near San Antonio for a mobilization exercise. Brig. Gen. Jacob F. Wolters leads a 48 hour simulated wartime march from Camp Stanley with units from the Texas National Guard and Regular Army instructors praising rapid discipline and readiness.
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Fredericksburg
50Th Cavalry
Boerne
Fair Grounds
SS. Ac’ Express
666Th Cavalry Brigade
Texas National Guard
112Th Cavalry Regiment
Camp Stanley
San Antonio
56Th Cavaly
Jacob F. Wolters
National Guard
Texas
P. W. Corbusier
Clifford A. Eastwood
Perry Taylor
John O. Lawrence
Gabe R. Meade
Frank L. Chapa
56Th Cavalry Brigade
Howard L. Darby
Veterinary Corps
Medical Department
Arsene F. Marcais
Paul Bernd
Hewlett A. Russell
56Th Machine Gun Squadron Cavalry
Canned Air Held Food of Future
Williamstown Mass August 15 scientists discuss synthetic food from sunlight and air and ocean resources to combat world hunger. Dr Barnard predicts yeasts and arable land reuse may boost production. Dr Forbes warns cereals lack nutrients. Prof Ditmer notes China's population strain and life expectancy around 20 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamstown
Mass
H. E. Barnard
American Institute of Baking
Institute of Politics
Ocean
Barnhard
Er. B. Forbes
Pennsylvania State College
Institute
Forbes
China
C. G. Ditmer
New York University
Republic
Ditmar
Profil Ditmer
E. H. Hume
Yale
Associated Press
Boll Worm Infestation Warning Reaches Office
Reports of heavy boll worm damage spread to the office as a large worm crop across the state matures. The pest, the corn ear worm, now targets cotton bolls due to late season conditions and large populations.
Fragmentary remark on a theft case and defense
A reader questions why no lawyer will defend them after being cleared of theft. The comment implies reluctance to take the case once guilt is ruled out.
Chemistry Professor Warns of Deadly Gas in Cylinder
A chemistry professor issues a warning about a cylinder containing a deadly poison gas. He outlines emergency steps if there is a leak, stressing immediate evacuation, notifying authorities, shutting off ventilation, and using appropriate protective gear.
Husband warns cook over mother in law visit
A husband tells his cook not to serve his mother in law her favorite dish on her visit, threatening to fire the cook if the dish is served. The exchange highlights tense domestic humor and control over household staff.
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Ecook
Aviator Exchange Turns Down Trip Offer
A dialogue shows Aviator declining a trip with Rastus replying he stays on solid ground. The exchange highlights a preference for stability over adventure and emphasizes attachment to land.
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Rastus
Prospective Ford Buyer and a Witty Exchange
A prospective Ford buyer questions speedometers and the agent replies with a humorous take. The scene shifts to a brief flirtation as a young man accuses the woman standing alone, she admits she looks worse in white.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Black
Young pupil pledges thanks to professor in playful verse
A whimsical dialogue shows a budding student crediting a professor for musical influence. The exchange features bright humor as the pupil vows to become a pianist with future gratitude.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Meta Schmidtzensky
New Orleans
Andreas Fingernagel
Vito Evers
Arnold Kneese
Joe Dietz
New Braunfels
Our City
Charles Roeder
John Roeder
Herman Sigmund
Peter Pehl
Austin
Louis Welge
Johnny Klein
Robert Ressmann
Goliad
Olga
Bertha Ressmann
Mr. Helmers of
Eden
Aug. Ernst
California
Western States
John Dittmar
August Zincke
Edna and
Verdie Kettner
Zincke
Mr. Zincke
Emil A. Jordan
Mr. Jordan
Mrs
August Jordan
Max Stehling
Helen Stehling
Ed. Winkel
J. W. Adams
M. R. Fleming
Eldridge Fleming
Clarksville
Fred Winkel
Waco, Texas
Commissioners Court
Precinet No
50Th Cavalry Brigade
Guad
Sterling Bros
BOLL
R. R. Reppert
Ethel
Ford
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